Military Awards & PVC — Set 6
Defence GK · सैन्य पुरस्कार और PVC · Questions 51–60 of 160
Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane was awarded the PVC for his actions in 1947-48. He later retired at what rank?
Correct Answer: B. Brigadier
2nd Lt Rama Raghoba Rane, who received the PVC for his bravery in the 1947-48 Kashmir War in the Corps of Engineers, retired at the rank of Brigadier. He was one of the few PVC recipients from the 1947-48 war who survived. He passed away on July 1, 1994.
Which PVC recipient famously remained at his post and went down with his ship in the 1971 war, though the ship sinking did not itself earn the PVC?
Correct Answer: A. Captain M N Mulla — MVC (not PVC)
Captain M N Mulla, Commanding Officer of INS Khukri, went down with his ship when it was torpedoed by PNS Hangor on December 9, 1971. He received the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), not the Param Vir Chakra (PVC). His act of refusing to leave his sinking ship remains one of the most honoured naval traditions of India.
Havildar Hangpan Dada, who was awarded the Ashoka Chakra posthumously in 2016, was from which regiment?
Correct Answer: B. Rashtriya Rifles
Havildar Hangpan Dada served in the 35th Battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles, which is an infantry regiment specifically formed for counter-insurgency operations. He was killed on May 27, 2016 while fighting four militants in Kupwara district. His wife Chasen Lowang received the Ashoka Chakra on his behalf.
The Major Somnath Sharma who won the first PVC in 1947 was the brother of which famous Indian field commander?
Correct Answer: B. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
Major Somnath Sharma was the elder brother of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's aide-de-camp's family member — actually, this connection is sometimes misquoted. More accurately, Major Somnath Sharma's family was prominent in the Indian Army. His bravery at Badgam on November 3, 1947 earned him the first PVC posthumously.
In terms of gallantry awards, which award is given for 'Acts of Devotion to Duty' performed during peacetime operations?
Correct Answer: A. Sena Medal (gallantry)
The Sena Medal (gallantry class) is awarded for acts of gallantry or conspicuous devotion to duty displayed by an Army member during peacetime operations. The equivalent for Navy is Nao Sena Medal and for Air Force is Vayu Sena Medal. Distinguished/meritorious service is recognised by the Vishisht Seva Medal.
Which award is specifically for distinguished service and NOT gallantry?
Correct Answer: B. Sena Medal (distinguished service)
The Sena Medal (distinguished service class) is specifically for distinguished/meritorious service by Army personnel, not for acts of gallantry. The Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), and Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) are also service medals. All three classes of gallantry — PVC, MVC, VC — are for combat bravery only.
Captain Vikram Batra was posthumously awarded the PVC. Which Hindi film was made about his life?
Correct Answer: B. Shershaah
The Bollywood film 'Shershaah' (2021), starring Sidharth Malhotra as Captain Vikram Batra, was based on his life and actions during the Kargil War. The film was titled after Vikram Batra's codename 'Shershaah' (Lion's Den). The film received widespread critical acclaim and became very popular on OTT platforms.
Naik Jadunath Singh of the Rajput Regiment was posthumously awarded the PVC. In which modern-day state is Naushera located, where he fought?
Correct Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
Naushera is located in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir (now the UT of Jammu and Kashmir). Naik Jadunath Singh fought at Naushera on February 6, 1948 during the 1947-48 Kashmir War. He charged three enemy machine gun posts single-handedly and was killed during the third charge.
The Param Vir Chakra was instituted by the Government of India on which date?
Correct Answer: B. January 26, 1950
The Param Vir Chakra was instituted by the Government of India on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India came into force and India became a Republic. The award was made retrospective to August 15, 1947. Major Somnath Sharma's posthumous award was the first, effective from his action date of November 3, 1947.
Who is the only Navy personnel to receive the Param Vir Chakra?
Correct Answer: C. No Navy personnel has received it
No Indian Navy personnel has ever received the Param Vir Chakra. The closest naval equivalent of extreme gallantry is the Maha Vir Chakra, which Captain M N Mulla received for going down with INS Khukri in 1971. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon remains the only Air Force PVC recipient.